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1. IPhone :  What would I do without it?! Enough said.

2. Penguin Classic Books:  I’m one of those rare people that prefer a real book to my Kindle.  I like the way a real book feels in my hand and how it smells and I like to write in my books.  I just don’t get the same experience with the Kindle.  I’ve asked Santa for the Penguin Classics.  Beautiful books and affordable, in fact, I think they’re under $20.

3. J. Jill boyfriend jeans:  These jeans are so comfortable and roomy.   The cuff turns up but you can turn it down and go cuff-less.  J. Jill was so nice about not stitching the cuff in or shortchanging the length.  Thank you!

4. Kraft Jet Puffed Mallow Bits:  I just discovered these marshmallow bits and they’re awesome for hot chocolate.  They’re really cute and petite — about the size of a pea.  I think they might be  dehydrated marshmallows.  Anybody know??

5. NIV Study Bible leather bound:  I teach Bible study and Sunday School and I give my bible a work out so I prefer a leather bound.  I like this version for teaching because I find it’s easier for people in different places of their faith journey to understand.

6. The Pioneer Woman Cookbooks:  New favorites that I found this year.  I know… I’m slow to the party.  We’ve loved everything that I have cooked out of these books.  She also has lots of pictures and stories about her family in the cookbook, too.  If I had to pick one recipe, I think Taco Pizza.  Yummy!

7. Aspen Bay Capri Blue candle in Volcano:  My daughter and I would smell this candle every time we went in our Anthropologie store so eventually, I bought one.  I’m sensitive to many smells and usually stick with vanilla but this one does not bother me.  In fact, I bought a diffuser this fall. 

8. CeraVe moisturizing cream:  My favorite lotion hands down:  nice and thick without being greasy.

9. Pixi Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer & Concealer: This moisturizing tint makes my makeup routine super- de- duper quick.  The top has an exact match concealer and the tint is light not heavy with SPF 20.  Everything you need in a tube to give you some color!  I buy it at Target.

10.  Movies :  A favorite family activity is popcorn and a movie so I thought I’d share two of our favorite Christmas versions of A Christmas Carol.  My Honey Do likes the George C. Scott and I like The Muppets which has fun catchy tunes!

11. Mrs. Meyers All Purpose Cleaner :  This cleaner is not harsh.  I happen to like the lavender one but they carry other fragrances as well and so much better than ammonia which knocks you out.  I ordered mine from Amazon but I think Target carries it.

 12.  Glow in the Dark Stars:  For your bedroom ceiling.   I have given them to my friends as gifts and I’m sure they shook their heads and thought I was crazy when I wasn’t around but when you look up at them at night you can’t help but smile.  You’re camping inside in your warm soft bed.